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Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi
Swift Charisma 535

Swift
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 22 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Swift.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi with a Swift Charisma 535 with an actual weight of 1322 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Opel is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (155 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
202
180

Mountains
Risk of snaking
201
175

Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight) 1322 kg 1838 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Opel

Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi
Swift Charisma 535

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 22 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 175 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is more than sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi
2005-2008

Power
120 PS (88 kW)
Torque
280 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Charisma 535

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Andy reviewed a Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi:

"What ever you do, do not tow with a Zafira, I had it from new and has done 106000, and thats all it will be doing as its now scrap. This car like other Vauxhalss had been fitted with the M32 gearbox, which has over 25 variants, just shows how long it took vauxhalll to get one to work properly. the bearings in the box have melted, the duel mass flywheel has also gone, leaving me with a bill of over 2K, it isn't woth much more than that even though it is a 2007 1.9 cdt1 120bhp. I loved this car, now I'm carless and about to become skint in trying to find another motor that wont go bang when towing, a light caravan too I might add. Gutted.....
You have been warned, DONT TOW WITH A ZAFIRA!"

See more Opel Zafira reviews.

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